Brain CareNotes App for Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Burden
(I-CARE-Rural-P Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if the Brain CareNotes app can reduce stress for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The app provides tools and support for managing the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Participants will use either this app or a basic education app for six months. The trial seeks primary unpaid caregivers who live in rural areas, care for someone with dementia at home, and can use a smartphone. As an unphased trial, it offers caregivers the chance to access potentially helpful resources and contribute to valuable research.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on using an app for caregivers, so it's unlikely to require changes to your medication.
What prior data suggests that the Brain CareNotes app is safe for dementia caregivers?
Research has shown that the Brain CareNotes app helps caregivers manage behavior and mood issues in people with Alzheimer's. Studies primarily focus on the app's effectiveness in reducing caregiver stress, and no safety concerns have been reported. As a digital tool providing support and information, the app does not involve medication or physical procedures, which can carry risks. Thus, the app is generally safe and easy to use.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Brain CareNotes app because it offers a fresh approach to easing the burden on Alzheimer's caregivers. Unlike traditional treatments that primarily focus on the patients, this innovative telehealth app provides caregivers with real-time support and coaching for managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). It uniquely combines remote communication with a care coach and tools for caregivers to independently manage health-related activities, offering an interactive experience not found in typical educational resources. This dual support system could significantly enhance the quality of care and reduce stress for caregivers, making it a promising addition to Alzheimer's care strategies.
What evidence suggests that the Brain CareNotes app is effective for reducing caregiver burden in Alzheimer's disease?
Research has shown that the Brain CareNotes app, available to participants in this trial, helps reduce challenges faced by caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's and similar conditions. Studies have found that it aids in managing difficult behaviors and alleviates caregiver stress. Specifically, an initial study demonstrated that the app significantly lowered caregiver stress and improved patient behavior after six months. This indicates that Brain CareNotes can be a valuable tool for easing caregiving and enhancing the quality of life for both caregivers and patients.13678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jordan R Hill, PhD
Principal Investigator
Indiana University, Bloomington
Richard J Holden, PhD
Principal Investigator
Indiana University, Bloomington
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for caregivers living in rural areas who are taking care of someone with Alzheimer's or related dementias. They must be able to use an app and commit to the study for six months. Specific details about eligibility criteria were not provided, so it's unclear who can't participate.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants use the Brain CareNotes app or an attention control education-only app for six months
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Brain CareNotes
Trial Overview
The study tests 'Brain CareNotes,' an app designed to help reduce the burden on informal caregivers of individuals with dementia. Participants will either use this app or a control education-only app over six months, with reminders to encourage usage.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
The Brain CareNotes mobile telehealth app is used by unpaid caregivers for BPSD management. It includes remote communication with an external human support person-a care coach-as well as features for users to independently perform health-related activities.
Dementia Guide Expert provides education only and no interactive BPSD management support, coaching, assessment, or external response. It contains "evidence-based expert information on what dementia is, types, contributing factors, risks, symptoms, stages, diagnosis, tests, treatment, management, communication techniques, and links to resources and support services."
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Richard Holden
Lead Sponsor
Citations
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Future studies should focus on testing Brain CareNotes on a larger sample size to examine efficacy of reducing caregiver burden and BPSD.
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Record History | ver. 9: 2025-04-22 | NCT05733520
This study is a hybrid efficacy-effectiveness RCT to evaluate the effect of Brain CareNotes on unpaid caregiver burden and patient BPSD. Over 39 months, the ...
Project Details - NIH RePORTER
The pilot study demonstrated that at the 6-month endpoint, Brain CareNotes reduced informal caregiver burden and reduced BPSD. Here we propose I-CARE 2, a Stage ...
Mobile Telehealth for Alzheimer's Disease
... Caregiver Burden and Alzheimer's Disease. See if you ... The Brain CareNotes mobile telehealth app is used by unpaid caregivers for BPSD management.
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Caregiver burden and patient BPSD will be collected at baseline, 3, and 6 months and evaluated for changes from baseline to 6 months in each group. Means, ...
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Brain CareNotes App for Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Burden ... The Brain CareNotes mobile telehealth app is used by unpaid caregivers for BPSD management.
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Secondarily, the trial will estimate the intervention's effect on outcomes of caregiver burden and patient BPSD at 3 and 6 months, assessed by ...
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